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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes remarks during a COVID-19 vaccine mobilization rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, June 18, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Atlanta mayor calls Fulton sheriff’s latest jail request ‘perplexing’2h ago

The fatal crash happened on I-75 North at Forest Parkway in Clayton County.

BREAKING: Mother, 3-year-old killed in I-75 crash in Clayton County

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First Jan. 6 riot defendant sentenced, avoids time behind bars

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John Greenwell, performing as Rachel Wells, honed his female impersonator abilities at the Sweet Gum Head, and went on to win Miss Gay America. Photo: Kathy Novotny

IN-DEPTH | Drag, drugs and disco: When Atlanta was a center of the gay revolution

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The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Central Park Place.

Officials ID man killed in double shooting at NE Atlanta apartments

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Deal administration officials, Chief of Staff Chris Riley (left) and Office of Planning and Budget Director Teresa MacCartney brief the press on the FY 2017 budget. Bob Andres, bandres@ajc.com

Georgia's higher ed system taps acting leader, passes on Perdue for now

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Georgia's 6th Congressional District (shown in green) covers east Cobb County, north Fulton County and North DeKalb County. But the boundaries of all 14 of Georgia's congressional districts may change during redistricting or reapportionment in time for the 2022 elections. (Georgia Legislative and Reapportionment Office Map)

Redistricting in Georgia: What is it and how will it affect you?

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Cobb County is creating a new cyber security team after spammers emailed hundreds of county employees and briefly got access to the county’s system in June, according to a county spokesman.

Cobb County to create cyber security team following unsuccessful phishing attack

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Recent UGA grad robbed, sexually assaulted near campus, cops say

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Shootout at DeKalb gas station kills 2, injures 2

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1 passenger dead, 1 critical after rideshare shooting at Atlanta gas station

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Oasis Goodtime Emporium is located off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Doraville. FILE PHOTO

Doraville strip club ordered to pay $1.9M contempt fee to city

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Adidas apologizes for error on Atlanta United’s ‘Unity’ kit

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The Jolt: Trump adviser floats mystery challenger to Gov. Brian Kemp

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Local animal shelters at capacity, offering free adoptions through Sunday

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Nation & State

At least three people were injured Wednesday when a pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a busy highway in Washington, D.C., according to reports.
The collapse happened around noon and blocked all lanes of Interstate 295.

Pedestrian bridge collapses onto Washington, D.C., highway

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UPDATE: Actor Drake Bell pleads guilty to felony child endangerment

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2 young girls found dead hours apart in same Florida canal

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Former MLB star Ben Zobrist says wife had affair with their pastor; sues him for millions

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Elton John: Fast facts

Elton John adds dates to final tour, including stadium show in Atlanta

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BREAKING: McAfee antivirus software creator dead in Spanish prison

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Justices rule for F-bombing cheerleader over Snapchat post

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Singer Chris Brown accused of hitting woman during argument

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue (right) give Gov. Brian Kemp a high five as he prepares to make remarks at a President Donald Trump rally at Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon, Friday, October 16, 2020. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Opinion: When Georgia names permanent chancellor, it shouldn’t be Sonny Perdue1h ago

The White House has announced a five-point strategy for combatting nationwide gun violence which carves a specific role for Atlanta. President Joe Biden, pictured at an October campaign rally in Warm Springs, believes gun violence is a public health epidemic, senior administration officials said. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Biden administration announces strategy, funding to combat gun violence

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Georgia's 6th Congressional District (shown in green) covers east Cobb County, north Fulton County and North DeKalb County. But the boundaries of all 14 of Georgia's congressional districts may change during redistricting or reapportionment in time for the 2022 elections. (Georgia Legislative and Reapportionment Office Map)

Redistricting in Georgia: What is it and how will it affect you?

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01/21/2021 — Atlanta, Georgia — Governor Brian Kemp receives information from his Chief Operations Officer Ryan Loke (left) during a COVID-19 update press conference at the Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta, Thursday, January 21, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Kemp promotes two key deputies to powerful health agency posts

Senate Republicans block Democrats’ federal voting bill

Meal delivery firm Freshly is expanding in Georgia

Meal-delivery firm Freshly cooks up 665 jobs in Clayton County

06/21/2021 — McDonough, Georgia — Superior Court Judge Brian Amero resided over the hearing on the motion to dismiss the case of the review of Fulton County elections ballots at the Henry County Courthouse in McDonough, Monday, June 21, 2021.(Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Judge deciding whether to dismiss case alleging Fulton election fraud

Governor Kemp signed a bill allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their image

The Jolt: Will Juneteenth be a paid day off for state workers? Brian Kemp has to decide.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona during a news conference at the White House in Washington, March 17, 2021. Cardona will lead a series of upcoming hearings focused on college student loan debt. (Erin Scott/The New York Times)

Federal hearings seek to reverse Trump-era student loan rules

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Cobb County is creating a new cyber security team after spammers emailed hundreds of county employees and briefly got access to the county’s system in June, according to a county spokesman.

Cobb County to create cyber security team following unsuccessful phishing attack

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes remarks during a COVID-19 vaccine mobilization rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, June 18, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Atlanta mayor calls Fulton sheriff’s latest jail request ‘perplexing’

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A dog waits to be adopted at the Fulton County Animal Services Wednesday, June 23, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Local animal shelters at capacity, offering free adoptions through Sunday

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Oasis Goodtime Emporium is located off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Doraville. FILE PHOTO

Doraville strip club ordered to pay $1.9M contempt fee to city

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Police Maj. Renan Lopez de Azua

Brookhaven police major to become 1st Puerto Rican police chief in Georgia

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Marietta's Independence Day Parade will precede the city's all-day Fourth in the Park Festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 3. (Courtesy of Marietta)

Independence Day Parade on July 3 hosted by Marietta

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McDonough City Hall.

Impact fees going up in McDonough

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The city of Chamblee has canceled its annual Fourth of July celebration for 2021. In years past this event was full of fun for the entire family and included one of the best fireworks shows around. There was live music, food and activities for the family. CONTRIBUTED

Chamblee won’t host 4th of July celebration this year

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Former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson is the focus of a grand jury investigation. The scope of the review is unclear. AJC 2013 file photo.

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A presentation is made to board members of the Development Authority of Fulton County during a meeting in August 2019 at the Fulton County Government Center in Atlanta. School leaders and the city’s development authority want Fulton County to stop handing out tax breaks to development projects located in the city. (Photo by Phil Skinner)

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Fulton County commissioners are scrutinizing per diem payments by the county's development authority. (Rebecca Wright for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Kent Womack (right) was arrested this week on charges of cruelty to residents of a senior care facility he owns in Dade County. A 2019 state inspection of the home detailed numerous problems, including neglect of those in the home's care.IMAGES: Ga. Dept. of Community Health and Dade County Sheriff's Office

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Dan Kelly, an instructor at the Atlanta Film Academy, co-directs Zach Breder's movie, coordinated by Trilith Studios, the film academy and Make a Wish. This was shot on Friday, June 18, 2021. RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com

Trilith Studios, Georgia Film Academy help 16-year-old create Make-A-Wish sci-fi film

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John Greenwell, performing as Rachel Wells, honed his female impersonator abilities at the Sweet Gum Head, and went on to win Miss Gay America. Photo: Kathy Novotny

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Sei Young Kim, of Korea, smiles on the second green during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at The Olympic Club, Friday, June 4, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

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Jose Alvarado and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are ACC champions following Saturday's 80-75 victory over Florida State.

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The Bronze Fonz, a public artwork by American artist Gerald Sawyer located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk, is the equivalent to the Big Chicken in Marietta seen on Tuesday, Jun 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. The Bronze Fonz depicts Henry Winkler as "The Fonz," a character in the 1970s television show Happy Days, which was set in Milwaukee. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Atlanta United unveiled its third kit, the "Unity Kit," on June 17 at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta.

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Georgia head basketball coach Tom Crean patrols the sidelines during game against Mississippi State Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens. (Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

Big 12/SEC Challenge again won’t feature Georgia

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) takes a snap during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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